Political Control
Since the first election to the council in 1973 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:
| Party in control | Years | |
|---|---|---|
| No overall control | 1973 - 2007 | |
| Boston Bypass Independents | 2007 - 2011 | |
| Conservatives | 2011 - present | |
Read more about this topic: Boston Local Elections
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